After months of delays, the historic SS United States ocean liner finally moved out of Philadelphia today on a new voyage as it prepares to become the world's largest artificial reef off the Florida coast in the Gulf of Mexico.

A storied ocean liner that offered passengers regal elegance while setting trans-Atlantic speed records for decades began its final journey this week at a much more measured pace.

After months of delay, the historic ocean liner SS United States is getting towed down the Delaware River from Philadelphia on the first leg of its journey to become the “world’s largest artificial reef” about 20 miles off the Okaloosa,